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August 2020
01:
2020-08 Summer Trip to Odessa Video
July 2020
31:
Odessa Dolphinarium Nero
30:
Odessa
28:
Happy 8th Birthday, Theo!
27:
Fields of Sun
23:
Lessons at Pony Club
12:
2020-07 Summer Trip to the Carpathians Video
11:
Penny’s 10th Birthday Video
11:
Happy 10th Birthday, Penny!
09:
Kosiv and Hutsul Crafts
08:
Hiking Hoverla Again
07:
Dinopark
06:
Hiking the Dovbush Trail
06:
Yaremche
05:
Hiking Hoverla and Playing in the Prut River
04:
Fourth of July in the Carpathians
June 2020
29:
Catching Frogs
19:
I will teach you now on Zoom
May 2020
31:
Catching our Breath in Kamyanets-Podilsky
17:
Parisian Floral Wrap Dress (Vogue 8379)
10:
Lilac Midi Dress (Vogue 8645)
10:
Mother’s Day at Irpin Lake
March 2020
13:
The Trampoline
01:
Mustard Yellow Blouse and Autumn Plaid Skirt (Butterick 5997 and Vogue 9267)
February 2020
23:
Penny Pink Dress (New Look 6389)
05:
Speech & Debate CEESA
December 2019
31:
2019 Winter Break in England Video
23:
Christmas Lights at Belton House
20:
2019 Harry Potter Tour: Winter Edition Video
20:
HP Winter Tour: York and The Shambles
18:
HP Winter Tour: London Zoo and Stonehenge
16:
HP Winter Tour: Warner Bros. Studio
08:
Charlie Brown Christmas
October 2019
19:
Hear Me Roar Coat in Cheetah (McCall’s 6828)
17:
2019 Fall Break Road Trip Video
16:
Kamianets-Podilskyi
15:
Burgundy Grecian Maxi Dress (Butterick 6205)
15:
Lviv Cathedrals, Flaming Coffee, and Museum Arsenal
14:
Tunnel of Love, Rivne and Fort Tarakanivskyy
August 2019
22:
First Day of School 2019
05:
Nintendo Switch Unboxing
03:
Tie-Dye Wide Leg Pants (Simplicity 8134)
02:
2019 Greece Trip Video
01:
Summer Flowers Dress (New Look 6617)
01:
Thessaloniki for our 15th Anniversary
July 2019
31:
Tie-Front Knit Dress (Vogue 9312)
31:
Dark Floral Bikini (McCall’s 7516)
31:
Nea Kallikrateia Beach
30:
Sunshine Yellow Bikini (McCall’s 7516)
30:
Epanomi Beach
28:
Happy 7th Birthday, Theo!
28:
Bold Floral Jumpsuit (Vogue 9116)
19:
Lemon Wrap Top and Chambray Flowers Midi Skirt (New Look 6620 & Simplicity 8019)
14:
2019 Summer Colorado Trip
11:
Summer Trip to Colorado: Breckenridge Edition (and Happy 9th Birthday, Penny!)
07:
Summer Trip to Colorado: Castle Rock Edition
04:
Summer Trip to Colorado: Colorado Springs Edition
June 2019
29:
Summer Trip to Colorado: Denver Edition
22:
Sky Blue Tiered Maxi Skirt (McCall’s 7604)
21:
Thank You, Elena
16:
Seaside Shirtdress in Seaside (McCall’s 6696)
01:
Emerald Green Ponte Knit Dress (Simplicity 3775 & Simplicity 1200)
May 2019
18:
Beach Day on the Dnieper River
15:
Spring Concerts
03:
2019 Spring Break with Aunt Cynthia Video
02:
Golden Gate, Kyiv Zoo, and St Volodymyr’s Cathedral
April 2019
30:
Lviv: Churches, Chocolate, and Coffee
29:
Lviv Easter Market
28:
Visit from Aunt Cynthia
21:
Chambray Cropped Jumpsuit (New Look 6446)
20:
Sweet Dreams Nightgowns (Simplicity 2831)
March 2019
24:
Happy 13th Birthday, Alex!
20:
“The Reluctant Dragon” 8 year old play
February 2019
22:
2019 Paris Trip Video
22:
Sacré-Cœur, Montmarte and the Louvre Museum
21:
Luxembourg Gardens, Notre-Dame, and Palais Garnier
20:
Bike Tour, Arc de Triomphe, and Macarons
19:
Bonjour, Paris! Bonjour, Iron Lady!
18:
New Apartment in the Emerald Tower
17:
Spruce Green Wide-Leg Pants (Vogue 9032)
16:
Georgian Velvet Dress (Butterick 5101)
10:
Don and Done Dress in Cranberry
January 2019
19:
KIS Staff Winter Party
07:
Orthodox Christmas
December 2018
30:
2018 England Trip Video(s)
29:
Warwick Castle
28:
Ely Cathedral
22:
2018 Iceland Trip Video
22:
Grindavík and the Blue Lagoon
21:
Þingvellir National Park and Gullfoss
20:
Evelyn’s Birthday at Íshestar Horse Stables, the Golden Circle, and the Northern Lights
19:
Reykjavik, Iceland
09:
National Circus of Ukraine: A Show of Giant Fountains
November 2018
04:
Structured Swing Dress (Simplicity 2145)
October 2018
19:
Bookstore and Street Markets on Our Way Home
18:
Cliffside Cafes, Hot Springs, and Ice Cream
17:
Bridge of Peace, Narikala Fortress, Shopping and a River Tour
16:
Tbilisi, Georgia
06:
St. Andrew’s Church and Andrew’s Descent
September 2018
30:
Ukrainian Village Musuem
23:
Funicular and Riverfront
15:
Family Update
08:
Speaking of Pie, Cathedrals, Golden Gates … and Rain
August 2018
25:
Founders of Kyiv, Motherland Monument, and the Kiev Pechersk Lavra
23:
And so it begins
19:
A Closer Look
14:
A Case of Churches
11:
Welcome to Ukraine
01:
Theo’s New Skateboard
July 2018
27:
Ensemble Advisor Wrap Dress in Retro Patriotic Stripes (Vogue 8379)
11:
Beach or Bust Halter Tank in Blanc and Brunch to Beach Split Leg Pants in Navy Ombre (New Look 6383 & Butterick 5893)
05:
Helen Hunt Falls
04:
Happy 4th of July!
01:
Fabulous Influence Maxi Dress in Navy (McCall’s 6558)
June 2018
27:
Summer School Cool Dress in Navy Dots (Simplicity 8384)
22:
Ladylike Luncheon Midi Wrap Dress in Navy Stripes (Vogue 9293)
19:
Resplendent Darling Dress in Navy Apple (McCall’s 7119)
18:
Fun and Fame Top in Navy Bloom (McCall’s 6751)
15:
How to Deal Top in Nautical (McCall’s 6282)
07:
Luxe Larkspur Dress in Sherbet (McCall’s 6954)
06:
Seaside Splendor Sarong in Palm (Simplicity 1100)
05:
Set the Serene Bikini in Fuchsia (McCall’s 5400)
02:
Dressed to Frill Ruffled Dress in Noir (McCall’s 7566)
May 2018
25:
Breckenridge
24:
Alex’s 5th Grade Graduation
23:
Mother/Daughter Tea
11:
Quite Clearly Charismatic Dress in Linen Flowers (Jessica Dress)
April 2018
21:
Lavishly Ravishing Tank Top in Dusky Lavender (Simplicity 8385)
21:
“Electrify Your Strings” Orchestra Concert
20:
Exuberant Intrigue Pants in Bouquet (Butterick 5682)
19:
Happy Birthday, Mike!
17:
Situationally Savvy Pants in Emerald (Butterick 6331)
15:
Degas Exhibit
13:
School Spring Pictures
03:
Vogue Wardrobe Challenge #2: Fleet Dreams Pants in Navy (Vogue 2988)
02:
The Drape Escape Cardigan in Seafoam for Evelyn (Simplicity 8184)
02:
Vogue Wardrobe Challenge #1: I’m Just a Twirl Skirt in Navy (Vogue 2988)
01:
Easter 2018
March 2018
30:
Gingham Style Top in Grass (Vogue 8772)
26:
Florist’s Apprentice Tee (McCall’s 6964)
22:
Thrifty Shoe Shopper
17:
Mother/Son Rock & Worship Roadshow Date Night
16:
Daddy Daughter Dance: Sock Hop!
16:
Sock Hop Sweetheart Poodle Skirts for Evelyn and Penny (McCall’s 6238)
15:
Profesh of Both Worlds Top in Peony (Butterick 5997)
14:
Charming Cotton Skirt with Pockets in Paris Romance (Simplicity 8211)
04:
On Crop of the World Top in White and Happiness Abounds Skirt (Simplicity 8386 and New Look 6587)
03:
Paint Mines Interpretive Park
February 2018
22:
Martinez Art Show: Steampunk!
14:
Royal Palette Dress in Scarlet (Vogue 9279)
12:
Steampunk Sweetheart Coat in Smoke (McCall’s 5717)
08:
Boosterthon Fun Run 2018
January 2018
30:
You Don’t Know the Power Shirt in Dark Side for Alex (Simplicity 3997)
30:
Easy Breezy Greek Chiton for Evelyn (McCall’s 7589)
28:
Right from the Get-Grow Sleep Set in Snow Leopard (McCall’s 7696)
19:
Say Yes to Timeless Wrap Dress in Noir (Vogue 8379)
14:
Evergreen Devotion V-Neck Sweater (McCall’s 7660)
14:
Meet Theo
09:
Fuchsia Fusion Coat (Simplicity 2508)
05:
Our Next Daring Adventure…
01:
2018 Sewing Plan
December 2017
31:
2017 Sewing Review
25:
Christmas 2017
22:
Found a New Source of Inspiration
20:
Pinspiration: Winter White Outfit
17:
Christmas Photos at the Broadmoor
16:
Preview of Christmas Photos
11:
Give Us a V! Velvet Midi Skirt in Noir (Vogue 8873)
10:
Evelyn’s and Caitlyn’s 9th Harry Potter Birthday Party
05:
Downtown Dash Skinny Jeans in Noir (Butterick 5682)
01:
Pleated Metallic Skirt (self-drafted)
November 2017
30:
Honoring Hygge Top in Velvet Noir (McCalls 7164)
26:
Never Plaid it So Good Pants in Burnt Orange (Butterick 5682)
06:
Pleats and Thank You Skirt (Vintage Pleated Plaid Skirt Kit)
October 2017
31:
Halloween 2017
31:
Alex’s Avatar: The Last Airbender Aang Costume (Simplicity 3997, McCall’s 5446, and Burda 9475)
31:
Evelyn’s Genie Costume (Simplicity 3626)
31:
Penny’s Mermaid Costume (Simplicity 4043)
29:
Fall Festival
23:
Classy Trip Skirt in Aegean (New Look 6346)
15:
Culottes on My Mind Halter Jumpsuit (Vogue 9259)
08:
Manitou Springs Penny Arcade
September 2017
29:
Sample in Style Shirt Dress in Houndstooth (McCall’s 7623)
28:
Use Your Joggin’ Pants in Heather (Simplicity 8268)
25:
City of Delights Dress in Autumn Flowers (Simplicity 8214)
22:
Culottes of Luck! Capris in Blue Stripe (Simplicity 1887)
22:
Pikes Peak Air Show High Flight Program
10:
Bright Around the Block Dress (Butterick 5982)
06:
Flow and Tell Top (McCall’s 7193)
02:
Balloon Classic 2017
August 2017
27:
That’s BB-Great! Shirt for Theo (Simplicity 3997)
21:
Punch of Fun Romper (Simplicity 8202)
13:
Along Flow the Ride Floral Maxi Wrap Dress (Vogue 9251)
13:
Redcloud Peak and Sunshine Peak
12:
Lake City Weekend
08:
Once and Flower All Skirt (Self-Drafted)
05:
Handies Peak
03:
Breckenridge Vacation Part 3: Hike to the Fairy Forest
02:
Breckenridge Vacation Part 2: Theo’s Birthday Boat Ride
01:
Breckenridge Vacation Part 1: Bike Ride, Frisco Museum, and 13th Anniversary
01:
Rocky Mountain High-Low Dress in Clean Slate (Vogue 9252)
July 2017
29:
Penny’s Alice in Wonderland 7th Birthday Party
28:
Terrace Time-Out Maxi Dress in Sage (Simplicity 8137)
28:
Theo’s 5th Birthday!
22:
Mt. Sherman (and Alex’s first official 14er!)
11:
Penny’s 7th Birthday!
08:
La Plata Peak
01:
Breckenridge Bike Ride
June 2017
18:
Showered with Flowers Dress (New Look 6497)
12:
Let It Be Pompom Sandals
06:
Lemonade Stand Shirt Dress (Simplicity 8014)
May 2017
29:
Great Sand Dunes National Monument
28:
Sure Curator Sheath Dress in Daffodil (Vogue 8667)
24:
Let’s Tie the Knot Top in Blue Pinstripe (McCalls 7543)
24:
What the Trek Jeans in Snow (Butterick 5682)
22:
Karaoke Songstress Jeans in Peachy Keen (Vogue 8774)
21:
Teal We Meet Again Shift Dress (New Look 6411)
18:
Alex’s General Palmer Presentation
13:
Mother’s Day Picnic at Holy Cross Abbey
13:
Vogue View Shirt Dress in Blush Houndstooth (Butterick 6090)
06:
Truly Luminous Midi Skirt in Asian Flowers (Butterick 5285)
05:
Penny the Kitten, Who Got Stuck in a Tree
02:
Meet Louise!
April 2017
27:
Everyday Optimism Tunic in Teal Garden and Daydreamer Lace Skirt in Fuchsia (Butterick 5889 and Simplicity 8211)
24:
My Kids Like to Read
23:
Take Me to Tuscany Dress (New Look 6510, Butterick 5285 & Simplicity 1606)
16:
Easter
15:
Picnic at the Holy Cross Abbey in Cañon City
02:
What the Trek Jeans in Flamingo (Butterick 5682)
02:
Café Parfait Top in Sleeveless Blueberry (Simplicity 1613)
March 2017
24:
Happy 11th Birthday, Alex!
20:
From Matisse to Monet Skirt (Gertie’s Easy Knit Pencil Skirt)
19:
Just My Imagination Two-Piece Dress (Simplicity 1099)
16:
Infinite Options Top in Blooms (New Look 6035)
14:
Sculpture Garden Gala Midi Skirt (Simplicity 1099)
13:
Brand New York You Top in Plaid Roses (New Look 6450)
03:
Daddy Daughter Dance and Mommy/Son Date Night
03:
Daddy Daughter Dance Dresses (Simplicity 1074 and 1510)
February 2017
28:
Alluring Accelerando Jumpsuit in Dark Floral (New Look 6489)
25:
Alex’s Orchestra Concert
22:
Spring it On Skinny Jeans (Vogue 8774)
21:
Screenwriter Shadowing Top in White (New Look 6150)
18:
Aisle Be There Dress in Emerald (Butterick 5882)
17:
Valentine’s Day Inspiration #5
16:
Valentine’s Day Inspiration #4
15:
Valentine’s Day Inspiration #3
14:
Valentine’s Day Inspiration #2
13:
Valentine’s Day Inspiration #1
09:
Boosterthon Fun Run 2017
05:
Pinterest Inspiration
04:
Album Cover to Cover Jumpsuit in Navy (New Look 6413)
January 2017
29:
Intern a Corner Dress in Yacht (Vogue 1499)
23:
A Chic Start Pants in Noir (Simplicity 1696)
19:
Panache with Care Short Sleeve Top in Cranberry (Vogue 1465)
17:
Incoming Essential A-Line Wrap Dress in Coral (Simplicity 1653)
16:
Approaching the Edgy A-Line Faux Leather Dress (Butterick 6016)
09:
Road Not Taken Wrap Top in Noir (Simplicity 1280)
04:
2016 Sewing Review
01:
Wow Are You? Sheath Dress in Copper Brocade (McCall’s 7318)
December 2016
31:
Wrap It Up Top in Crushed Cherry (New Look 6150)
25:
Merry Christmas!
25:
Have a Good Knit Cardigan in Red Paisley (New Look 6735)
18:
Candy Apple Cute Dress in Lace (Simplicity 1652)
11:
Panache with Care Tank Top in Noir and Kilt Trip Skirt in Crimson (Vogue 1465 & Vogue 8956)
06:
Shade for You Dress in Merlot (Simplicity 1606 & Vogue 8766)
November 2016
24:
Turkey Trot 2016
14:
Simplistic Sophistication A-Line Dress in Rose Garden (McCalls 6989)
10:
Willamette for the Weekend Scarf in Jewel
10:
Busy Being Giddy Skirt in Aspen Leaf (New Look 6346)
07:
Library Liaison Knit Top in Smoke (McCalls 6886)
07:
Game Plan for Glam Raglan Shirt (McCalls 6992)
October 2016
31:
Happy Halloween from the Herndons!
30:
Autumn Family Pics
18:
Back to Basics Skirt in Black (New Look 6436)
02:
Aspen Adventure 2016
September 2016
19:
Luck Be a Lady Dress in Autumn Plaid (New Look 6184 & Vogue 8766)
15:
Front Porch Swing Dress in White Diamond Knit (McCall’s 6886)
12:
Breezy Basics Top in Ash (New Look 6216)
12:
Cozy Campside Shawl in Garnet
11:
You’re the One that I Flaunt Leggings in Black (McCalls 7261)
01:
Remix: Playful Feeling Skirt in Tribal
August 2016
30:
Remix: Essential Pencil Skirt in Navy
29:
Imperative Narrative Skirt in Cobalt (Butterick 5929)
27:
Garden of the Gods with the Termaths
23:
Alex is Learning Viola!
22:
Breezy Basics Top in Navy and Galactic Tactic Pants in Paint Pattern (New Look 6216)
22:
Essential Pencil Skirt in Navy Knit (Gertie’s Easy Knit Pencil Skirt)
18:
Cut It Out Blouse in Blue Roses (Simplicity 7084)
18:
First Day of School
12:
Summer Theme Week: Germany 🇩🇪
06:
Summer Theme Week: India 🇮🇳
03:
With Dad Down, Kids Are Helping Out
01:
12 Year Anniversary
01:
Playful Feeling Skirt in Tribal (New Look 6133)
July 2016
31:
Mike’s Broken Dreams … I mean foot
31:
Open Air Aria Dress (Simplicity 2176)
30:
Alex’s Blue Party
28:
Happy 4th Birthday, Theo!
26:
Summer Theme Week: Australia 🇦🇺
23:
Summer Theme Week: Japan 🇯🇵
18:
Poppy Bow Down Blouse (Simplicity 1779)
18:
Endless Summer Top and Crisp White Shorts (McCall’s 7155 & Simplicity 1370)
16:
Summer Theme Week: Turkey 🇹🇷
12:
Prints Charming Dress (Simplicity 1801)
11:
Happy 6th Birthday, Penny!
09:
Mt. Belford and Mt. Oxford
08:
Summer Theme Week: Russia 🇷🇺
07:
Read It and Steep Jumpsuit in Coral Red (Simplicity 1158)
06:
Theo’s “Kilt”
04:
Evelyn’s First Tooth
04:
Bonus! Summer Theme Weekend: America 🇺🇸
01:
Summer Theme Week: Kenya 🇰🇪
June 2016
25:
Mount Antero
24:
Summer Theme Week: Scotland 🇬🇧
23:
Daisy Denim Days Dress (Simplicity 1277)
23:
Beatnik Hound Pants (Gertie’s Cigarette Pants)
18:
Summer Theme Week: Greece 🇬🇷
12:
Breckenridge Sewing Retreat
10:
Summer Theme Week: Brazil 🇧🇷
May 2016
31:
Watermelon? Check! Dress (Butterick 5747)
31:
Me Made May 2016 #31
30:
Me Made May 2016 #30
30:
Rogue Running Outfit (McCall’s 7261)
30:
Bolder Boulder 2016
29:
Me Made May 2016 #29
28:
Me Made May 2016 #28
27:
Me Made May 2016 #27
26:
Me Made May 2016 #26
26:
Me Made May 2016 #25
26:
Me Made May 2016 #24
24:
Me Made May 2016 #23
23:
Endless Possibilities Top in White (McCall’s 6964)
22:
Me Made May 2016 #22
22:
Scene from a Garden Dress (New Look 6824)
21:
Me Made May 2016 #21
20:
Me Made May 2016 #20
19:
Me Made May 2016 #19
18:
Me Made May 2016 #18
18:
Perfect Architect Top in Blue Dots (New Look 6808)
17:
Me Made May 2016 #17
16:
Me Made May 2016 #16
15:
Me Made May 2016 #15
15:
That’s a Wrap Dress in Grape (New Look 6301)
15:
Keyhole to My Heart Dresses (McCall’s 6238)
14:
Me Made May 2016 #14
13:
Me Made May 2016 #13
12:
Me Made May 2016 #12
11:
Me Made May 2016 #11
10:
Me Made May 2016 #10
09:
Me Made May 2016 #9
08:
Me Made May 2016 #8
08:
Fairest of Them All Dress (Simplicity 1606 & New Look 6208)
07:
Me Made May 2016 #7
06:
Me Made May 2016 #6
06:
Me Made May 2016 #5
04:
Me Made May 2016 #4
03:
Me Made May 2016 #3
02:
Me Made May 2016 #2
01:
Me Made May 2016 #1
01:
Me Made May 2016 Begins!
April 2016
27:
Boosterthon Fun Run 2016
24:
don’t ever give up
24:
Winter Wonderland Dresses (New Look 6335)
24:
Keyhole to My Heart Dresses (McCall’s 6238)
23:
Blueberry Sprinkles Top
23:
Happy to Be Me Dress in Berry
23:
Pulpit Rock
10:
Alex’s Baptism
10:
Baptism
10:
Fresh Fruit for Breakfast Dress (New Look 6301)
10:
Messy Hair, Strong Coffee Pajama Pants (Butterick 5432)
09:
Ravishing in Red Dress (Butterick 5603)
05:
spring break
02:
Note of Nostalgia Coat (McCall’s 6442)
02:
Birds of a Feather Scarf (self-drafted)
01:
Cool Colorblock Capris (Sloan Leggings)
March 2016
29:
Easter egg fun
28:
Opening Night Dress for Evelyn (McCall’s 6880)
28:
Retro Roses Dress for Penny (McCall’s 6880)
28:
Give it Your Best Spot Dress (New Look 6341)
28:
Meet Alex
27:
Spring Break 8
26:
Spring Break 7
25:
Spring Break 6
24:
Spring Break 5
24:
I Mustache You a Question Dress (New Look 6146)
23:
Spring Break 4
22:
Spring Break 3
22:
The runaway
21:
Spring Break 2
20:
Spring Break 1
06:
Iznik it a Wonderful Life Dress (New Look 6208)
February 2016
29:
Toadstool Their Hearts Duo Dress (Simplicity 1913)
28:
I have a fox doll
28:
Meet Penny!
25:
Night at the Museum Art Show at Martinez Elementary
24:
You’ve Dot to be Kidding Me Skirt in B&W (Simplicity 1616)
20:
My Hike
14:
Valentine’s Day Double Date
14:
Field of Flowers Sweatshirt
14:
Running with Horses Dress and Hooked on a Feline Dress
13:
Family Dates
11:
Spelling test and Valentines and My Flag
06:
Me and my new husky dog
05:
Grace’s first day of school
04:
Grace and her sister Samantha
03:
Walking Bon-Bon in the snow
02:
Meet Evelyn
01:
Valentine’s Decor
January 2016
31:
Radiating Romance Dress in Red
December 2015
31:
Working Out
23:
Herndon Family Photos
19:
Penny’s Nutcracker Performance
19:
Evelyn’s Parisian 7th Birthday Party
13:
St. Lucia Day and the Children’s Christmas Program
11:
The Neighborhood Christmas Party, and Why We Won’t Go Again
November 2015
13:
Wheels and Blades
07:
Alex’s Orange Belt
01:
Leaves: In Work and In Play
October 2015
31:
Happy Halloween!
24:
Pumpkin Patch
10:
Aspen Adventure 2015
10:
Tigers Soccer
05:
Free Range Parent
September 2015
22:
More Cross Country
08:
Cross Country
06:
Labor Day Lift Off
05:
Mount Shavano
August 2015
29:
Theo in Soccer
28:
Meet Maryellen
22:
Evelyn’s New ‘Do
18:
First Day of School, 3 Down and 1 To Go!
15:
Grays Peak and Torreys Peak
13:
Summer Theme Week #11 Dinosaurs
05:
Winter Park
03:
Summer Theme Week #10 Legos
02:
Last Day at the Beach
01:
11 Years Together and a Day at Camp
July 2015
31:
San Diego
30:
La Jolla Indian Campground
29:
Disneyland
28:
Happy 3rd Birthday, Theo!
27:
Disneyland California Adventure Park
24:
Summer Theme Week #9: Disney
20:
Full West Family Pics
18:
Denver Botanic Gardens
18:
Denver Zoo
16:
Family Pics
14:
Summer Theme Week #8 Rocks, Plants and Animals
11:
Happy 5th Birthday, Penny!
06:
Macarons vs Macaroons
05:
Summer Theme Week #7 France
04:
Penrose Heritage Museum
04:
WWII Aviation Museum
02:
Summer Theme Week #6 Cars and Planes
June 2015
29:
Phases of the Oreo
29:
Visit from the Pauls
25:
Summer Theme Week #5 Space
23:
Miramont Castle
20:
Bishop Castle
14:
Summer Theme Week #4 Medieval
13:
Bug Viewing Update and Strange Weather
09:
Butterfly Pavilion
08:
Summer Theme Week #3 Bugs
05:
Saving for New Friends
04:
Egyptian Burial Masks
03:
Egyptian Scarab Necklaces
02:
Summer Theme Week #2: Egypt
May 2015
30:
Cowgirls
28:
Wild Wild West
27:
Cowboys Week Continues
25:
Summer Theme Week #1: Cowboys
24:
Memorable Visits to Memorial Graves
April 2015
30:
Boosterthon Fun Run 2015
29:
Bike Time
05:
Christ is Risen!
04:
Fancy You There Dress (Simplicity 1803)
August 2014
27:
And so it begins…
18:
First Day of School
July 2014
04:
Fourth of July Family Pics
June 2014
10:
Take a Trip Tuesday
09:
Summer Schedule Begins
May 2014
03:
Daughters of the King Tea
March 2014
30:
Shining in the Spotlight Dress (Butterick 5603)
February 2014
01:
Revisit: Dark Night Party Dress
January 2014
24:
Take in a Matinee Dress in Polka Dots (McCall’s 6754)
24:
Teal the Moment Dress (McCall’s 6700)
21:
Teal We Meet Again Dress (New Look 6589)
18:
Train Station Reunion Dress (McCall’s 6754)
12:
Luck Be a Lady Dress in Black and Lace (McCall’s 6745)
July 2013
27:
Learn As You Bow Dress in Lace (Simplicity 2444)
27:
Butterfly Tank in Ivory
27:
The New Pin-Up Dress in Blueberry (New Look 6699)
27:
Maxi Skirt in Noir (self-drafted)
09:
Our Kids are So Cute!
June 2013
03:
Kona Cotton Color Block Dress (New Look 6699 & 6824)
01:
Drape Front Tank (New Look 6108)
May 2013
12:
Lacey Duchess Dress (Vogue 8766)
April 2013
06:
Seasonal Color Analysis
01:
Pastel Easter Dress (New Look 6824)
01:
Shamrock & Roll Dress (New Look 6824)
01:
Daddy Daughter Dance Dresses (Simplicity 8953 & 4764)
March 2013
15:
Sundress of My Life (New Look 6699)
07:
Glad Romance Skirt in Tulips (self-drafted)
04:
Winsome Style Dress (New Look 6824)
03:
Reversible Light-Hearted Lunch Dress (New Look 6824)
February 2013
16:
Daisy of My Eyelet Dress (Vogue 8766)
08:
Winter Fairy Ballerina Dresses
08:
Disney Princess PJs
January 2013
22:
Luck Be a Lady Dress in Retro Plaid
11:
Biker Chic Dress
11:
The Dark Night Party Dress
04:
Yes, I Still Sew for My Kids
04:
Who Calls It That?
04:
A Word on a Sewer’s Stash
04:
Prints and the Poppies Dress
December 2012
31:
Mompos Dress
31:
Window Herb Garden Dress
31:
Introduction
August 2012
22:
Life with Four
July 2012
28:
Introducing Theodore Luke Herndon
16:
“Not yet, God!”
04:
Waldo Canyon Fire
June 2012
27:
My Dad Works Hard
17:
Father’s Day 2012
15:
Star Wars According to Evelyn
11:
The Beginning…
02:
Only One Diapered Bottom?
May 2012
13:
Mother’s Day 2012
April 2012
28:
Mother/Daughter Brunch 2012 – A Different Kind of Cinderella Story
27:
You Thought We Were Crazy Before…
08:
He is Risen! Happy Easter
March 2012
24:
Happy 6th Birthday, Alex!
07:
She Taught Herself
February 2012
25:
Words of Wisdom
14:
Fancy Nancy, Hamburger Cookies, and “He Never Would Have Dated Me Then”
12:
‘Smores Snowmen
05:
Visit from the Floridians
05:
A Great Tragedy
04:
Where I Like to Stick My Nose
03:
A Birthday to Blog About
January 2012
14:
Farewell, Friend
09:
Attention to Detail
December 2011
25:
Merry Christmas to All, and to All a Good Night
17:
Happy 3rd Birthday, Evelyn!
10:
I Did Not Teach Them This…
November 2011
29:
When I Grow Up…
26:
Friendly Reunion in Breckenridge
23:
“This is the Polar Express!”
09:
On Teeth and Other Fine Points
October 2011
31:
A Narnian Halloween
14:
Long-Legged Spots and Scary Primates
13:
Fire Fighters
03:
Big Girl
02:
I Wanna go to Awana
01:
Aspen Adventure 2011
September 2011
30:
Alex’s Kindergarten Picture
29:
Outdoor Toys
24:
Not-so-Happy Apple Orchard
11:
Cousins! Cousins! We love cousins!
06:
Jellies
06:
Penny has been Cut Loose
06:
Bewitched Nose Twitch
05:
“Hotter Bloons”
01:
Accidentally On Purpose
August 2011
30:
Stories I Hope They Tell
29:
Reflections on the First Weeks of School
25:
Hike in Mueller
20:
A Good Impression
16:
Alex Starts Kindergarten
15:
Tiny Town
05:
God’s Promise to Noah…and To Us
01:
7 Years of Wedded Bliss
July 2011
27:
Heaven is for REAL
26:
Mumma Visit
21:
The End of an Era
12:
White Lights
11:
Happy 1st Birthday, Penny!
09:
NightVision
05:
Mr. Master Herndon
04:
Happy Fourth of July, from the 8 of Us
June 2011
29:
The Royal Spare Bathroom
26:
Paint Mines Park
21:
Maguire Visit
19:
Happy Daddy Day
14:
The Stethescope
11:
Herndon Family Trip – 2011 Edition: Part Five
09:
Herndon Family Trip – 2011 Edition: Part Four
08:
Herndon Family Trip – 2011 Edition: Part Three
07:
Herndon Family Trip – 2011 Edition: Part Two
04:
Herndon Family Trip – 2011 Edition: Part One
04:
Except the End
May 2011
29:
Preschool Update: Dinosaur Unit Field Trip
22:
The Quinceañera
21:
The Hunger Games
20:
Penny’s Accomplishments
11:
Google Doodle
09:
The Royal Family
07:
Mother/Daughter Luncheon
06:
Castlewood Canyon
06:
Pickles and Peanut Butter
03:
Bubbles
02:
A good book has no ending. ~ R.D. Cumming
02:
Amazing Grace
April 2011
26:
Please Pray
24:
Christ is Risen!
22:
Our Great God
19:
Ode to My Husband
17:
Confessions
14:
Preschool Update: Egyptian Unit Final Exam
09:
His Blog
06:
New Friends, New Clothes, and New Grins
06:
“To sleep, perchance to dream – ay, there’s the rub.” – Hamlet
03:
A Year Ago
02:
Her First Haircut
02:
Field Trip: Pirate Unit: Avast Ye Maybe’s!
01:
My First Sale!
March 2011
27:
Proverbs 31
26:
The Lego Party
24:
Happy 5th Birthday, Alex!
23:
She was Wonderful
22:
Take That, Dave Ramsey!
20:
Preschool Update: Capetillars, Anyone?
19:
You’d Think
12:
Pray for Japan
11:
Preschool Update: Royalty Unit
08:
Mardi Gras
08:
Female Fish
03:
All Girl, All the Time … Mostly
February 2011
28:
Herald of Spring
25:
Continue to Pray
25:
Laughter is the Best Medicine
25:
The Meeting of the Betrothed
23:
Another Success Story
23:
Good Moms
20:
From the Mouths of Babes
18:
Alex: A Self-Portrait
15:
Feliz día de San Valentín
15:
Side Note
14:
Teach My Heart to Sing – A Valentine’s Day Wish
10:
Going Green
09:
A Walkabout
09:
Helping Neighbors
07:
Workin’ Woman
06:
A Day of Firsts
06:
Three Days of Celebration
04:
The Art of Eating
03:
The Big Three OH!
02:
Please Pray for Australia
02:
Please Pray for Egypt
02:
Countdown: 1…
01:
Countdown: 2…
January 2011
31:
Real Estate
31:
Countdown: 3…
28:
Remember
25:
The Royal Bedchambers: Alex Edition
24:
The School of Life
20:
“A rolling stone gathers no moss.” -Publilius Syrus
17:
Twist and Shout!
12:
One Year Ago
06:
Twelfth Night
06:
May I Have This Dance?
01:
The Lay Awake Plan
December 2010
31:
The Hill
29:
Denver Zoo Lights
29:
That’s What They Say
26:
Reunion
25:
Merry Christmas!
24:
Christmas Eve
23:
Christmas Adam
20:
Breckenridge
19:
Christmas Photos
18:
Two Be Or Not Two Be … a Princess
17:
Cookie Delivery
11:
Meeting a Santa (but not THE Santa)
04:
Creche Collection
01:
Words and Phrases
November 2010
29:
You Think YOU Had a Bad Monday?
25:
Thankful Hearts
21:
Penny’s Dedication
17:
Operation Christmas Child
15:
Game Show
15:
I am Man! Hear Me Roar!
13:
If You Give a Pig a Pancake Day
12:
A Gift from Grandmas
10:
First Day of Snow!
09:
Waldo Canyon
07:
The Royal Bedchamber: Master Bathroom Edition
06:
Look Out, Broadway!
October 2010
31:
Please Pray for Turkey
31:
Celebration of the Harvest
29:
I’m Hardwired That Way
28:
Jellybeans
26:
And now, introducing…
25:
I Swore I Would Never
21:
Scallions, Scallops, and Shallots, oh my!
19:
Do-It-Yourself Autumn
17:
Flowers for … Me?
15:
It’s Here!
14:
Just Me and the Grills
13:
Back By Popular Demand
12:
Chicka Chicka
10:
Ode to the Pumpkin
08:
Smarter Than the Average Bear
06:
These Boots
05:
The Royal Bedchamber: Evelyn Edition
05:
A Mini-Post, or Postlet
September 2010
26:
Real Life Experience
25:
A Collection of Cousins and Curious George
22:
First Day of Autumn
21:
Herndon Homeschool Preschool (that’s a mouthful)
19:
Aspen Glory
13:
The War of the Fins
11:
A Day Out with Thomas
06:
Up, Up … But Not Away
05:
The Man of My Dreams
03:
The Voice In My Head
August 2010
28:
Ready to Read
27:
A New Home
22:
The Blessing of Baptism
21:
A Time for Change
20:
Crowns, Corn, and Ice Cream
09:
Putting Two and Two Together
08:
Home on the Range
07:
Still Alive
05:
Wings Over the Rockies
04:
Home Sweet Home
03:
ReConnecting
01:
Ode to My Husband
July 2010
30:
Farewell, Istanbul
26:
Counting My Fish
22:
Symbol of Grace
21:
A Good Kind of Distracted
20:
Oops
19:
Moving Day
15:
Penelope Makes Three
13:
Amendment
11:
Our New Lucky Penny
10:
If You Give a Moose a Muffin Day
06:
Chora Church
04:
Happy Birthday, United States!
June 2010
27:
Boys to Gallipoli, Girls to Topkapi
26:
Boys to Troy, Girls to Miniaturk
24:
A Day of Rest
23:
The Grand Bazaar and Turkuazoo
22:
Istanbul at its best
21:
Picnic on Heybeliada
20:
Father’s Day
19:
Bosphorus Cruise, Full-Length Version
18:
Polka-Dotted Princess
12:
Please Pray for Kyrgyzstan
09:
Escargot, Anyone?
05:
The Eagerly Anticipated UCI Spring Fair
04:
Happiness is…
May 2010
30:
Sunset Picnic to Tame the Werewolves
29:
“Man is a make-believe animal: he is never so truly himself as when he is acting a part.” William Hazlitt
26:
Alex’s Tricycle and Evelyn’s Bees
23:
Red Bull Flugtag 2010
21:
Alex’s Ephesus
20:
Ephesus in the Sunshine
16:
Ode to a Yard
15:
Summer Show
09:
Mother’s Day Comes Full Circle
08:
Picnic at the Park
02:
Breaking News
02:
The Monster I’ve Become
April 2010
30:
Evelyn with Skinned Knees
27:
Alex’s Preschool Blog
25:
Please Pray
23:
Children’s Day
14:
A Few Moments to Remember…and Cringe
11:
Beautiful Bodrum
10:
UPDATE: Kyrgyzstan
08:
Pray for Kyrgyzstan
05:
Through a Child’s Eyes
04:
He is Risen Indeed!
March 2010
27:
Flowers, Sunshine, and Smiles
26:
Helpful Big Brother
26:
Alex’s After-Party Party
24:
Happy 4th Birthday, Alex!
17:
Erin go bragh
13:
Island Hopping Continues
08:
Science Experiments and Surprises
February 2010
28:
Walking on Heybeliada Island
27:
Another Success Story and a Romantic Tale
22:
Seaside Stroll
19:
Weekly Schedule
17:
Ash Wednesday
16:
Mardi Gras
15:
A Get-to-Know-You Survey
15:
Another Get-to-Know-You Survey
10:
May the Force be with you…
09:
Thoughts from my Turkish Kitchen
06:
Turkey in Miniature
03:
In the Footsteps of St. Mary, St. John, and St. Paul: Part 3
02:
In the Footsteps of St. Mary, St. John, and St. Paul: Part 2
02:
In the Footsteps of St. Mary, St. John, and St. Paul: Part 1
January 2010
29:
Grins
29:
Evelyn as a Teenager?
26:
Snowman’s Big Brother
24:
Anonymous Turkish Snowman
22:
First Report Card and First School Photo
21:
The Proof
19:
Evelyn is Reading
17:
What Does the Future Hold?
13:
Winter Program
12:
Please Pray for Haiti
05:
Alex’s Wheels and Evelyn’s Bunny
01:
New Year, New Goals
December 2009
31:
Just in Time
28:
A Handmade Gift
25:
Merry Christmas from Turkey
25:
Hark! Harold the Angel is Singing!
20:
Happy 1st Birthday, Evelyn!
13:
Unexpected Gift from God
09:
Success!
06:
Alex’s Debut in the Spotlight
04:
A One-Horse Open Sleigh
November 2009
30:
Adventures over Bayram
26:
Happy Thanksgiving!
24:
Teacher’s Day
21:
Why we opened a Christmas present early…
16:
Can’t Touch This
10:
Ataturk Memorial Day
07:
Wrong Place, Wrong Time
October 2009
31:
Happy Halloween!
29:
Turkish Republic Day
29:
The Smile on Your Face
26:
My Heroes
15:
School Days
10:
Bosphorus Cruise
September 2009
14:
First Day of School
August 2009
17:
Family Photos in Turkey
15:
Evelyn is Moving and Talking
01:
Five years ago…